Posts

Showing posts from January, 2025

The causes of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Image
Listening is a brain function, but hearing is an ear function. Although the actual cause of auditory processing impairment is yet unknown, research indicates that the following elements may be involved: 1. Head Injury. 2. Ongoing ear infections 3. Other mental problems. Autism (ASD): Along with a child's unique set of obstacles, autism and auditory processing abnormalities can coexist. One of the most common indications of APD in autistic children is hypersensitivity to noise or a low tolerance for daily sounds. Many children with autism also have APD; however, not all APD patients are autistic. If you have ADHD or ADD, you are unlikely to be interested in listening if you do not understand what is being said. If young people need help understanding the teacher's instructions, they may struggle to sit still in class and quickly become distracted. Insomnia and sadness: Anxiety and depression can cause people to "space out" and lose interest in what they are hearing. AP...

The causes of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Image
Listening is a brain function, but hearing is an ear function. Although the actual cause of auditory processing impairment is yet unknown, research indicates that the following elements may be involved: 1. Head Injury. 2. Ongoing ear infections 3. Other mental problems. Autism (ASD): Along with a child's unique set of obstacles, autism and auditory processing abnormalities can coexist. One of the most common indications of APD in autistic children is hypersensitivity to noise or a low tolerance for daily sounds. Many children with autism also have APD; however, not all APD patients are autistic. If you have ADHD or ADD, you are unlikely to be interested in listening if you do not understand what is being said. If young people need help understanding the teacher's instructions, they may struggle to sit still in class and quickly become distracted. Insomnia and sadness: Anxiety and depression can cause people to "space out" and lose interest in what they are hearing. AP...

Assessment of Sensitivity in Perceptual Processing

Image
 If you think you or someone you know may be sensitive to certain stimuli, you should talk to your doctor about your concerns. They can recommend a physician, psychologist, or occupational therapist who specialises in treating patients with sensory processing sensitivity to you or the patient. Medical practitioners use several methods to evaluate a patient's sensitivity to sensory processing. This usually involves looking at how a person's sensory-related behaviours affect their everyday functioning and that of their family. Interviews with the person's instructors or carers may be part of the evaluation process.  I was interviewing the subject. Their teachers conducted surveys on the subject's sensory-related behaviour. I am physically inspecting or observing anything. Should other concerns exist, a multidisciplinary team including diverse professionals might assess the individual. They could evaluate the person's capacity for focus and attention, learning, social ...